Nick advises clients regarding primary and umbrella general liability, auto, property, and agricultural policies, and he has participated in developing key appellate law affecting insurers in Oregon and Washington. Nick also has represented clients in state and federal environmental compliance and litigation matters.

Represented insurers of major PRPs in connection with in-water contamination claims at the Portland Harbor Superfund Site by the U.S. EPA, and soil and groundwater contamination claims by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality.

Represented insurer of the Port of Seattle in connection with substantial claims by the U.S. EPA and the Washington Department of Ecology relating to contamination at and near Port properties, Elliott Bay, and the Lower Duwamish Waterway.

Represented insurer of the City of Port Angeles in relation to significant sediment contamination caused by wood products industries operating near the Port of Port Angeles.

Represented corporation against claims by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality regarding the investigation and remediation of a significant release from a gasoline underground storage tank system.